Below Average
#232 of 292 schools in HI
Kaunakakai Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kaunakakai, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1950, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kaunakakai Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kaunakakai Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,974
Median home value
$355,500
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kualapuu School - Public Conversion CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
| Kaelepulu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| King Kaumualii Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #232 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kaunakakai Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaunakakai Elementary School
Kaunakakai Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kaunakakai, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaunakakai Elementary School
What grades does Kaunakakai Elementary School serve?
Kaunakakai Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kaunakakai Elementary School?
Kaunakakai Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaunakakai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaunakakai Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaunakakai Elementary School rank in HI?
Kaunakakai Elementary School ranks #232 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kaunakakai Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaunakakai Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kaunakakai Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaunakakai Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaunakakai Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kaunakakai Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kaunakakai Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kaunakakai Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaunakakai Elementary School?
78.1% of students at Kaunakakai Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Maui County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (808) 533-1730
- Area population (ZIP 96748)
- 5,168
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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